Status:
valid
Authors:
Rail.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Aquilo, Ser. Bot. 14: 7 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020027
Common Names
- Short-tailed Dandelion
- Short-tailed Hawkweed
- Short-tailed Puffball
Synonyms
- Taraxacum erectum Rail. [unknown]
Description
Taraxacum camuratum (also called Small-headed Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with short petioles and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum camuratum is an edible plant that can be used in salads and other dishes. It is also a great source of vitamins and minerals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum camuratum is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown in color, and have a diameter of about 2 mm. The seedlings are dark green in color, with a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum camuratum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.
Where to Find Taraxacum camuratum
Taraxacum camuratum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and North Africa.
Taraxacum camuratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum camuratum?
Taraxacum camuratum
What is the common name of Taraxacum camuratum?
Curved-leaved Dandelion
What is the family of Taraxacum camuratum?
Asteraceae
Species in the Taraxacum genus
Taraxacum amborum,
Taraxacum cuspidifrons,
Taraxacum ochrospermum,
Taraxacum vestrobottnicum,
Taraxacum flugum,
Taraxacum ampliusculum,
Taraxacum dispar,
Taraxacum variegatum,
Taraxacum protractifolium,
Taraxacum annae,
Taraxacum peraccommodatum,
Taraxacum porphyranthum,
Taraxacum maeandriforme,
Taraxacum leucoglossum,
Taraxacum sigillatum,
Taraxacum subtenuiforme,
Taraxacum ischnolepis,
Taraxacum sacrificatum,
Taraxacum magnolevigatum,
Taraxacum aurorum,
Taraxacum euryphyllum,
Taraxacum carneocoloratum,
Taraxacum arquitenens,
Taraxacum bezidum,
Taraxacum promontoriorum,
Taraxacum schugnanicum,
Taraxacum kasachum,
Taraxacum uliginosum,
Taraxacum oxycentrum,
Taraxacum sagittifolium,
Taraxacum pictidum,
Taraxacum infestum,
Taraxacum pervalidum,
Taraxacum vanum,
Taraxacum enontekiense,
Taraxacum crassipes,
Taraxacum geirhildae,
Taraxacum balcanicum,
Taraxacum parvuliforme,
Taraxacum pieninicum,
Taraxacum pallidissimum,
Taraxacum pseudoroseum,
Taraxacum japonicum,
Taraxacum roseoflavescens,
Taraxacum thessalicum,
Taraxacum selenoides,
Taraxacum pastiniferum,
Taraxacum macilentum,
Taraxacum latisectum,
Taraxacum pseudosuecicum,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,